Party Possum
Oh yes, the predator party isn't over yet. The Farmer continues to bait the trap now and then. Our last catch was this fellow: Yes, this party animal is an opossum, commonly called a possum, a member of the largest order of marsupials in the Western Hemisphere. The name opossum was taken from the Powhatan language of the Virginia Algonquin Indians. It is thought … [Read More...]
A Fox in a Box
When the boys were small, they had a book they read over and over and OVER, that had the phrases: A fox in a box. . . A fox wearing socks. . . A fox on a box … [Read More...]
Predator Party
It's not good when there are predators that think your farm is a great place to party, mainly because they love the bountiful buffet. No, not good at all. "You … [Read More...]
Fowl Happenings!
Sometimes it gets pretty fowl around here. And lately, it seems like the fowl have declared war. Case in point... our Bourbon Red tom turkey has decided he's one tough turkey. Every time I go into the pen with him and the hen, I have to carry a broom to … [Read More...]
Spring, oh Spring, Where Art Thou?
The first day of spring has come and gone, and here we are with snow flurries! The wind is wicked sharp, and it is cold, cold, cold! I do not enjoy doing chores in this cold weather. Even the animals were reluctant to come out of their sheds for food … [Read More...]
Surprise! You’ve Got a Pet Chicken!
Last Saturday I was just minding my own business, transplanting seedlings and what not, when I got a phone call. It was a local number, and although I didn't recognize it, I went ahead and answered it. A young lady said, "This is your neighbor from across … [Read More...]
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